PLANT HEALTH CARE SEMINAR

Plant Health Care Seminar

This annual seminar is a must-attend event for company owners, plant health care specialists, and arborists dedicated to staying at the forefront of pest management and control strategies. Designed to deliver practical insights and the latest research, the session covers emerging pests, innovative treatments, and effective scouting techniques.

Attendees will benefit from timely updates, real-world case studies, and collaborative discussions. Participants are encouraged to share experiences, evaluate treatment options, review scouting reports, and engage in open-floor dialogue.

Whether you're aiming to refine your existing practices or broaden your expertise, this seminar provides a valuable platform to connect, learn, and lead in the dynamic field of plant health care.

MILTON

Date:  Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Landscape Ontario - Milton

Fees:
Members $100 +hst Non Members $150 +hst

CEUs: TBD

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Preliminary Agenda

Date: Friday, March 20, 2026 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Landscape Ontario – Cedar Room

  • 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.: Registration and Coffee

  • 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.: Katie Goldenhar, Plant Pathologist – Horticulture, OMAFRA (In-Person)

    • FUNdamentals of Fungicide

    • Beech Leaf Disease

  • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.: Raylene Colautti, Nursery & Landscape Specialist Assistant, OMAFRA (In-Person)

    • Elm Zigzag Sawfly and Hickory Tussock Moth

  • 10:30 – 10:45 a.m.: Coffee Break

  • 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.: Hannah Fraser, Entomologist (horticulture), OMAFRA (In-Person)

    • General information about insects and their success

  • 11:45 – 12:15 p.m.: Becky Moule, Plant Health Care Specialist, CLC Tree Services (In-Person)

    • Treatment of Beech Leaf Disease and Beech Bark Disease

  • 12:15 – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch 

  • 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: John Pedlar, Research Scientist, Natural Resources Canada (Virtual)

    • Changing Plant Hardiness Zones

  • 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Julie Holmes, Plant Health Survey Biologist, CFIA (Virtual)

    • Current Status and 2025 Survey Results of Oak Wilt, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, Asian Longhorned Beetle, and Spotted Lanternfly

  • 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Mark Carroll, Soil Biologist and Certified Arborist, Dirt to Soil Ltd (In-Person)

  • 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Group Discussion – Let’s talk about your pest and control challenges